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Elderflower syrup

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 40 elderflower umbels
  • 1 ½ liters of water
  • 250 g sugar
  • 2 lemons, untreated
  • 60 g citric acid

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest period approx. 4 days; Total time approx. 4 days 20 minutes

Swedish style

Wash the whole elderberry clusters thoroughly (avoid elderberry bushes that grow near roads) and place them in a heat-resistant container. Wash and slice the lemons. Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the sugar and citric acid in it. Pour the boiling sugar water over the elderberry and lemon mixture. Let the syrup steep in a cool place for 4-5 days, stirring regularly. After straining, store the syrup in sealable bottles. Before consumption, dilute with (mineral) water in a ratio of 1:7 to taste. Tip: Pour the syrup into ice cube bags/trays; this will keep it for a very long time and make it perfect for home-made syrup even in winter.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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